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Blue Thunder

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1983 1hr : 50m Drama · Action · Thriller ★ 6.3

Los Angeles, California. Officer Murphy, a veteran Metropolitan Police helicopter pilot suffering from severe trauma due to his harsh experiences during the Vietnam War, and Lymangood, his resourceful new partner, are tasked with testing an advanced and heavily armed experimental chopper known as Blue Thunder.

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Is Blue Thunder right for you?

Why it may be worth watching

  • Blue Thunder combines Drama and Action elements in one feature.
  • The principal cast includes Roy Scheider, Warren Oates, Candy Clark.
  • Viewers currently rate it 6.3/10 from 600 votes.

Who may enjoy it

Best suited to viewers looking for Drama, Action, Thriller.

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vietnam veteranhigh technologyhigh tech surveillancelos angeles, californiaco-workers relationshiphelicopter pilotprototypeboyfriend girlfriend relationship

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MaxExternal review · ★ 8.0/10

A comedic movie that screams 80s from the rooftops, and it works incredibly smoothly. This is First Blood, but with a helicopter.

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